Adventure in The Bahamas

Looking for adventure in The Bahamas? Try diving for sunken Spanish Galleons off Grand Bahama Island. Or set off on a sailing trip in The Abacos, the boating capital of the world. Whatever excites you, you'll find it in The Islands Of The Bahamas.

Each island in The Bahamas offers unique and exciting opportunities for Adventure

Located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, it is a perfect spot for "crabbing," hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, and go walking late at night. Their meat is used in a variety of local dishes.

The oldest known macro-fossils on earth, they encode biological activity that could span thousands of years. Mature varieties can be found at some beaches on the Atlantic side of Stocking Island, and modern ones thrive in the Cays.

The oldest known macro-fossils on earth, they encode biological activity that could span thousands of years. Mature varieties can be found at some beaches on the Atlantic side of Stocking Island, and modern ones thrive in the Cays.

Big Major's Cay is home to these "domesticated" creatures. It all began in the early 1990s with five baby pigs (four females and one male) and the number has grown. They are so sociable, that whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to be fed.

Several unique animal species — not seen anywhere else — were discovered on the island in 1949. They included a fast-moving fresh-water turtle, several different breeds of duck, a hummingbird, and a new type of lizard.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

The Bahamas' indigenous music is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival held each June. Unique rhythmic music is made using recycled objects — a saw, a piece of wood, fishing line, a tin washtub, and a goatskin drum.

Several unique animal species — not seen anywhere else — were discovered on the island in 1949. They included a fast-moving fresh-water turtle, several different breeds of duck, a hummingbird, and a new type of lizard.

The largest protected area in The Bahamas, this system includes five national parks — the Blue Holes National Park, Crab Replenishment Reserve, North & South Marine Parks, and the West Side National Park.

Lying in a perfectly straight row, these stones and beautiful square blocks extend 1,500 feet. They are said to be part of the road system of the Lost Continent of Atlantis and resemble a similar site found in the Mediterranean Sea.

Founded by some ancestors of Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant's owners, houses here were built in the 1930s and 40s and have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.

This ancient cave system is the largest in The Bahamas, with 50-foot wide passages and over 10-foot ceilings. It is believed Lucayan Indians lived here about 500 A.D. Their artifacts and cave drawings were discovered in 1935.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

Renowned for great diving, most of the island's dive sites are on its lee side, including reefs, ruins, shipwrecks, and walls. Devil's Claw and Vicky's Reef are home to stingrays and sharks; French Bay has unique Elkhorn and staghorn coral.

The preserve includes a large interior lake — 10 miles long and 2 miles wide — stretching through the island and connecting the major settlements. It protects the endangered San Salvador Rock iguana and several different bird species.

Big Major's Cay is home to these "domesticated" creatures. It all began in the early 1990s with five baby pigs (four females and one male) and the number has grown. They are so sociable, that whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to be fed.

This ancient cave system is the largest in The Bahamas, with 50-foot wide passages and over 10-foot ceilings. It is believed Lucayan Indians lived here about 500 A.D. Their artifacts and cave drawings were discovered in 1935.

Andros has a vast number of ocean and inland blue holes, the highest concentration and largest variety of any solid landmass in the world. They are home to unique cave fish and invertebrates, some not found anywhere else.

Renowned for great diving, most of the island's dive sites are on its lee side, including reefs, ruins, shipwrecks, and walls. Devil's Claw and Vicky's Reef are home to stingrays and sharks; French Bay has unique Elkhorn and staghorn coral.

Inagua is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 140 species of migrating, resident, and endemic species, including the Bahama Parrot, West Indian whistling duck, Kirtland'swarbler, and a rare species of heron found on Little Inagua.

Eleuthera has some of the sweetest pineapples in the world. Commercial farming began here in the mid 18th century, a tradition honored by the annual Pineapple Fest held in June. The venue is Gregory Town, known as 'Pineapple City'.

Ragged Islanders are a hardy, seafaring people, who build boats, booms, and masts for sailing sloops, race boats in regattas, and fish. They love the sea so much that nearly every home is built to have a breathtaking view of the ocean.

Founded by some ancestors of Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant's owners, houses here were built in the 1930s and 40s and have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.

In the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas," activities are centered at Chub Cay. It borders the Tongue of the Ocean, which creates a Fish Bowl effect drawing fish in. An adjacent blue hole also offers great fishing.

Enclosed on three sides by rock and on the fourth by a turquoise lagoon and white-sand beach, it is said to be the deepest blue hole in the world — 80 x 120 feet (25 x 35m) wide on the surface and 330 feet (100m) wide at 60 feet (20m) down.

Among Great Harbour Cay's seven miles of secluded beaches is its jewel, Sugar Beach. It has a very pretty setting, with numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, caves, excellent shelling, and creeks filled with wildlife.

Andros has a vast number of ocean and inland blue holes, the highest concentration and largest variety of any solid landmass in the world. They are home to unique cave fish and invertebrates, some not found anywhere else.

Enclosed on three sides by rock and on the fourth by a turquoise lagoon and white-sand beach, it is said to be the deepest blue hole in the world — 80 x 120 feet (25 x 35m) wide on the surface and 330 feet (100m) wide at 60 feet (20m) down.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

The Bahamas' indigenous music is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival held each June. Unique rhythmic music is made using recycled objects — a saw, a piece of wood, fishing line, a tin washtub, and a goatskin drum.

Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

Eleuthera has some of the sweetest pineapples in the world. Commercial farming began here in the mid 18th century, a tradition honored by the annual Pineapple Fest held in June. The venue is Gregory Town, known as 'Pineapple City'.

This natural freshwater spring pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a saltwater swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek. Accessible by boat only, it is named for the healing properties reported by those who swim in it.

Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

One of the oldest settlements on mainland Eleuthera, its name comes from the tide that boils through the nearby channel. It is said that Captain William Sayle of "The Eleutheran Adventurers" brought settlers here on his way to Cupid's Cay.

In the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas," activities are centered at Chub Cay. It borders the Tongue of the Ocean, which creates a Fish Bowl effect drawing fish in. An adjacent blue hole also offers great fishing.

Located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, it is a perfect spot for "crabbing," hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, and go walking late at night. Their meat is used in a variety of local dishes.

Everyone's list of the world's top 10 beaches includes Harbour Island's famed 'Pink Sand Beach', but pink-sand beaches are also spread over 35 miles of mainland Eleuthera — on the Atlantic Ocean and the Exuma Sound.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

This cay, located east of mainland Mayaguana, gets its name from the flock of brown boobies that call it home. It is also a habitat for small rock iguanas, only found there, and descendants of wild goats left behind by early settlers.

The reef is 190 miles long, drops to about eight feet on the island side and plunges to more than 6,000 feet in the Tongue of the Ocean. It is unique in the region because of its size, lush coral growth, and minimal coral disease.

This natural freshwater spring pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a saltwater swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek. Accessible by boat only, it is named for the healing properties reported by those who swim in it.

Lying in a perfectly straight row, these stones and beautiful square blocks extend 1,500 feet. They are said to be part of the road system of the Lost Continent of Atlantis and resemble a similar site found in the Mediterranean Sea.

One of the oldest settlements on mainland Eleuthera, its name comes from the tide that boils through the nearby channel. It is said that Captain William Sayle of "The Eleutheran Adventurers" brought settlers here on his way to Cupid's Cay.

The preserve includes a large interior lake — 10 miles long and 2 miles wide — stretching through the island and connecting the major settlements. It protects the endangered San Salvador Rock iguana and several different bird species.

The reef is 190 miles long, drops to about eight feet on the island side and plunges to more than 6,000 feet in the Tongue of the Ocean. It is unique in the region because of its size, lush coral growth, and minimal coral disease.

Among Great Harbour Cay's seven miles of secluded beaches is its jewel, Sugar Beach. It has a very pretty setting, with numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, caves, excellent shelling, and creeks filled with wildlife.

Everyone's list of the world's top 10 beaches includes Harbour Island's famed 'Pink Sand Beach', but pink-sand beaches are also spread over 35 miles of mainland Eleuthera — on the Atlantic Ocean and the Exuma Sound.

The largest protected area in The Bahamas, this system includes five national parks — the Blue Holes National Park, Crab Replenishment Reserve, North & South Marine Parks, and the West Side National Park.

Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.

This cay, located east of mainland Mayaguana, gets its name from the flock of brown boobies that call it home. It is also a habitat for small rock iguanas, only found there, and descendants of wild goats left behind by early settlers.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

Inagua is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 140 species of migrating, resident, and endemic species, including the Bahama Parrot, West Indian whistling duck, Kirtland'swarbler, and a rare species of heron found on Little Inagua.

Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.

Ragged Islanders are a hardy, seafaring people, who build boats, booms, and masts for sailing sloops, race boats in regattas, and fish. They love the sea so much that nearly every home is built to have a breathtaking view of the ocean.